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Corduroy / Cut pile
Corduroy
Corduroy is a cut-pile fabric with distinctive vertical ribs (called 'wales') running the length of the fabric. The wales are created by weaving extra sets of yarn (pile yarns) into a plain or twill base, then cutting the floats to create a fuzzy pile. The number of wales per inch determines the look — fine wale (4-8 per inch) for shirts, wide wale (1.5-3 per inch) for pants and jackets.
Composition: 100% Cotton or Cotton-Poly
Composition
100% Cotton or Cotton-Poly
Weight
280-380 gsm
Width / Spec
Cut pile, wales per inch vary
Min Order
50 pcs / 50 m
What is corduroy?
Corduroy is a cut-pile fabric with distinctive vertical ribs (called 'wales') running the length of the fabric. The wales are created by weaving extra sets of yarn (pile yarns) into a plain or twill base, then cutting the floats to create a fuzzy pile. The number of wales per inch determines the look — fine wale (4-8 per inch) for shirts, wide wale (1.5-3 per inch) for pants and jackets.
Cut-pile corduroy with distinctive wales. Textured, warm, classic for pants and jackets. We work with corduroy daily in our Yiwu factory, producing for brands, teams, and event organizers worldwide. Whether you need Corduroy, Cut pile, Wales applications or are sourcing corduroy for the first time, we can help with sample yardage, bulk production, and DDP shipping to your door.
Key characteristics
Compatible print methods
How we print on corduroy.
Screen printingEmbroidery
Corduroy takes DTF (direct-to-film) and screen-print cleanly for full-color graphics. We also offer embroidery for premium logos. For other substrates in your project, we can combine Corduroy with sublimation-friendly poly panels in the same garment.
Best for
What we make with corduroy.
Care instructions
How to care for corduroy.
- ✓Wash inside-out cold. Tumble dry low. Iron on reverse side with pressing cloth. The pile can be restored by brushing with a soft brush after washing.
Tags & categories
Where this fabric fits.
CorduroyCut pileWalesPantsJacketShirtHatHeritageScreen printEmbroidery
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FAQ
Common questions about corduroy.
What's the most popular wale for pants?
8 wale (8 ribs per inch) is the most popular for classic 5-pocket pants. 11 wale for slimmer cuts. 4-5 wale for rugged/heritage styles.
Can you do stretch corduroy?
Yes — 97/3 and 95/5 cotton-spandex corduroy is available for fitted cuts. 60-day lead time for custom runs.
Do you supply organic corduroy?
Yes — GOTS-certified organic corduroy available for 500+ kg orders. 60-day lead time.
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Ready to order corduroy?
Send us your spec — quantity, sizes, print design — and we'll quote you FOB Yiwu or DDP to your door. Sample yardage available on request.